Can I take any kind of total defense action, or make a defensive stance? I wanna hold my ground and drop behind my shield as much as possible. If I don't get any attacks that's okay, but a quick sword jab in between blocking hits would be nice.

Saucix unleashes his elven powers of sleep, and five of the beasts fall down snoring. This impedes the advance of the others, and only one makes it to Gerald for now. Gregor takes a quick stab at it.

Rolled Melee 9-2 vs. AC

The beast wobbles aside from Gregor's sword. Gerald takes a defensive stance (no attacks but +3 AC). The beast attempts to strike him, but is unbalanced from dodging Gregor's attack and misses completely. Gerald uses the opportunity to swing at it with his intricate sword.

Rolled Melee 8+2+1 vs. AC, rolled 6+1+1 damage

The blade finds its target, and the beast is slashed almost in two. But as this happens, its vile smell explodes in strength. Saucix and Nisos manage to maintain their composure, but Gerald, Gregor and Adarim are overwhelmed by disgust and throw up their breakfast. 1 damage

Logan snarls, but nothing more. The smell recedes as fast as it came. The fat beasts move past the sleeping ones and advance on Gerald. You hear the squealing noises of more beasts from behind you in the tunnel.